Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy NEW DELHI: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy attacked PM Modi and the rival BRS on the recent "forest razing" controversy, accusing the opposition of spreading propaganda using artificial intelligence. Reddy claimed accusations hurled at his government on the alleged Hyderabad Central University (HCU) land encroachment were part of a "poisonous campaign"."The opposition spread false propaganda using Artificial Intelligence on HCU land. Believing the opposition campaign to be true, Prime Minister Modi also made bulldozer comments. BJP and BRS are jointly spreading a poisonous campaign against the people's government. We will have a good future only if the prestige of the party and the government is enhanced," said Reddy at the CLP meeting on Tuesday.In a sharp political attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday — for the first time — accused the Congress government in Telangana […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Is everything alright with Mahendra Singh Dhoni? Are Chennai Super Kings staring at yet another setback? After guiding CSK to a five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, MS Dhoni was seen limping as he exited the stadium in Lucknow. While the legendary cricketer didn’t appear to be in visible pain, the limp was noticeable—raising concerns among fans and the franchise alike.Dhoni’s blistering 26 off just 11 deliveries played a pivotal role in snapping CSK’s four-match losing streak, which included three defeats at their fortress Chepauk. Chasing a target of 167, CSK crossed the finish line with three balls to spare, thanks to a much-improved performance with the bat.However, CSK will be hoping Dhoni’s apparent discomfort isn’t linked to a serious issue, as the five-time IPL champions are already languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points […]

[ad_1] As Bengalureans are already feeling the heat of summer, hydration is key. While normal people can consume liquids to keep hydrated, the biggest challenge is for diabetics as they cannot drink all the liquids like normal people. Dietician Dr T Ramalakshmi from Vasavi Hospitals stressed the importance of proper hydration for diabetics. She said, "As dehydration can lead to electrolyte imbalances, acute gastroenteritis, loose stools, and even kidney issues. Moreover, diabetic patients experience excessive thirst and frequent urination due to polyuria symptoms."She said that diabetics except cardiac patients need to consume two to three liters of water daily. "Diabetics can consume buttermilk, lime water with salt, and cucumber slices can help maintain hydration. While most fruits should be avoided, watermelon in controlled portions (100-150 grams once a day), oranges, and mosambi are permissible as they have high water content.The […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: New York city on Monday declared April 14 as Dr BR Ambedkar Day, acknowledging his towering legacy in advancing democracy, dignity, women's empowerment and justice for historically marginalised communities.According to a top official in the mayor's office, deputy commissioner for the New York City mayor's Office for International Affairs Dilip Chauhan made the announcement in the presence of Union minister Ramdas Athawale.Taking to X, Athawale said, ""A historic moment at the UN Headquarters in New York as Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birth anniversary is officially proclaimed by the NYC Mayor's Office.""My heartfelt thanks to Mayor @NYCMayor and Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan for honouring Babasaheb's global legacy of justice and equality," he added.Earlier, Athawale delivered the keynote address at a special event organised at the UN headquarters by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN to commemorate Dr […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday huddled with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to finalise a seat-sharing formula and strategise ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections scheduled for the end of the year.Following the meeting, Tejashwi said that another round of discussions would take place between the two parties in Patna.“Congress and RJD will sit in Patna to make the strategy. We are committed to taking Bihar on the path of progress,” Tejashwi said.“The government has been in place for 20 years in Bihar, with PM Modi at the helm for 11 years. Despite all this, Bihar remains the most economically backward state, with the lowest per capita income, lowest farmers' income, and the highest migration,” he added.PollShould the opposition alliance project a single chief ministerial candidate before the elections?Tejashwi, however, […]

[ad_1] Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda starrer action thriller 'Jaat' saw a noticeable dip at the box office. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film as of Day 6, has earned Rs 48.25 crore in India, with early estimates for Tuesday collections standing at Rs 75 lakhs.Jaat Movie ReviewEarly box office trendsAccording to a report by trade analyst Sacnilk, the film opened with Rs 9.5 crore on its first day, benefiting from the Mahavir Jayanti holiday. While collections dipped on Friday to Rs 7 crore, they rebounded over the weekend with Rs 9.75 crore on Saturday and an impressive Rs 14 crore on Sunday. However, like most films, 'Jaat' saw a sharp decline on Monday, earning Rs 7.25 crore, followed by Tuesday’s modest figures.Occupancy ratesThe film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 8.13% on Tuesday, with morning shows registering some attendance […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been apprised of the findings of an initial probe into the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal, government sources said on Tuesday.Preliminary investigations reportedly suggest the involvement of suspected Bangladeshi miscreants in the incident.The development has prompted the MHA to maintain close coordination with state authorities to ensure peace and stability in the region. Enhanced security measures are also being considered along the border areas to prevent any further escalation.Over 200 people were taken into custody and 11 FIRs were registered until Monday following violent confrontations that erupted since Friday in Murshidabad regions. The unrest, which began as demonstrations against the modified waqf law, resulted in three fatalities.The director general of police, Rajeev Kumar, confirmed that the circumstances remained "fully under control", with no additional incidents of violence being reported.The […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the Allahabad high court order granting bail to three accused in child trafficking case and criticised both the high court and the Uttar Pradesh government for negligent approach."The high court dealt with bail applications callously, and it led to many accused to abscond. These accused pose serious threat to society. [The] least which was required from the high court while granting bail was to impose a condition to mark presence in police station every week. The police lost track of all accused persons," a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevanthe said.During the hearing, the top court appealed to parents to be vigilant and watchful to protect their children and said they cannot always bank upon the police and government authorities.PollDo you think the Supreme Court's decision to quash the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday took strong exception to schools allegedly harassing parents and students over fee hikes, saying such actions were unacceptable and would invite strict consequences. In a video shared by news agency ANI, Gupta said, “Parents from various schools have been approaching me with serious complaints. Let me make it clear—no school has the right to harass any parent or child, or threaten them with expulsion or fee hikes.""There are laws and regulations in place, and they must be followed. Any school found violating these norms will face strict action. We have already issued notices to several schools against which complaints have been received," Gupta further added. The CM’s remarks come amid growing outrage over disturbing allegations against a private school in Delhi.Spot action against schoolDuring a public dialogue programme on Tuesday, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched salvos at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee over the recent violence in Murshidabad and accused her of turning a blind eyed on rioters in her state.While addressing a public rally in Hardoi, Adityanath said that Mamata, in the name of secularism, has enabled rioters.“You can see that West Bengal is burning. The state CM is silent and calls the rioters a peacemaker," Yogi said.“Laato ke bhut baton se kaise manenge’. But, in the name of secularism, they have allowed the riots to spread violence. The whole of Murshidabad has been burning for past 7 days and government is silent. There should be a full stop to this anarchy,” he added.UP CM also attacked Congress and Samajwadi party over its silence over the violence and termed them as […]